Updated: Shasta County June 2, 2026 Primary Election Results Latest Counts as of June 5, 2026 (9:09 PM update)

Rex Ballard
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Shasta County voters participated in the Statewide Direct Primary Election and a special primary for Congressional District 1 on Tuesday, June 2.

These remain preliminary results. The June 5 evening update added more ballots. Estimated ballots still to be processed: ~21,500. Official certification is expected in early July. All figures are unofficial and subject to change.

Voter Turnout (Latest – Shasta County)

Ballots Cast: ~36,617
Registered Voters: 116,380
Turnout: ~31.5% (expected final turnout ~45–55%)

Key Local Races – Latest Counts (Shasta County)

Shasta County Clerk & Registrar of Voters

Joanna Francescut: 59.13% (19,916 votes)
Clint Curtis (incumbent): 40.87% (13,764 votes)

Shasta County Supervisor, District 1

Erin Resner: 54.50% (3,819 votes)
Kevin Crye (incumbent): 38.19% (2,676 votes)
Richard Gallardo: 7.31% (512 votes)

Shasta County Supervisor, District 5

Mike W. Gallagher: 49.80% (2,966 votes)
Chris Kelstrom (incumbent): 40.80% (2,430 votes)
Gary Allen Oxley: 9.40% (560 votes) (Runoff likely in November.)

Measure B

Yes: 53.09% (18,603 votes)
No: 46.91% (16,436 votes)

Federal Race (Shasta County)

U.S. Representative – Congressional District 1 (Special Short Term)

James Gallagher (R): 64.72% (22,999 votes) — Decisive winner (called outright)
Mike McGuire (D): 16.92%
Audrey Denney (D): 16.60%
Others: <1.1% each

District-wide: Gallagher secured a clear majority and will fill the remainder of the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s term.

Major Statewide Races – Shasta County vs. Statewide Results

(Shasta data from June 5 update; statewide from latest available reporting ~55–68% counted)

Office	Candidate (Party)	Shasta County % (Votes)	Statewide % (Projected Advance)
Governor (Top 2 advance)	Steve Hilton (R)	40.44% (14,579)	~26–27% (advancing)
	Xavier Becerra (D)	12.03% (4,338)	~26.8% (leading)
	Chad Bianco (R)	21.85% (7,876)	~11%
	Tom Steyer (D)	14.15% (5,101)	~21%
Attorney General	Michael E. Gates (R)	65.74% (22,843)	~42% (advancing)
	Rob Bonta (D, incumbent)	30.46% (10,585)	~52–53% (advancing)
Controller	Herb W. Morgan (R)	64.81% (22,341)	~41–42% (advancing)
	Malia M. Cohen (D, incumbent)	32.52% (11,211)	~53–54% (advancing)
Lieutenant Governor	Gloria Romero (R)	22.17% (7,569)	Leading crowded field (~19–20%)
	Fiona Ma (D)	13.84% (4,725)	Leading crowded field
Treasurer	Jennifer Hawks (R)	45.43% (15,390)	Trailing
	Eleni Kounalakis (D)	20.57% (6,969)	~35% (leading)
Insurance Commissioner	Stacy A. Korsgaden (R)	32.81% (11,152)	Contending
	Jane Kim (D)	13.95% (4,742)	Leading early (~24%)
Board of Equalization, Dist. 1	Shannon Grove (R)	45.35% (15,202)	Strong lead
State Superintendent of Public Instruction	Sonja Shaw	40.62% (12,048)	Leading (~25%)

Summary

Shasta County continues to show a strong conservative lean, with Republican candidates dominating statewide and federal races and outperforming statewide averages in most contests. Joanna Francescut has a commanding lead for Clerk, Erin Resner leads in District 1, Mike Gallagher leads narrowly in District 5 (runoff likely), and Measure B is passing narrowly. James Gallagher won the CD1 special election decisively.

Statewide, Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are the projected top two for Governor, while Democratic incumbents are advancing comfortably in Attorney General and Controller races.

The next Shasta update is expected by 6:30 PM today (Saturday, June 6).

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